Lagoon Islands
A day on the water: a glassblowing demo on Murano in the morning, lunch among Burano's painted houses, then Torcello's mosaics and the quiet vineyards of Mazzorbo as the light softens.
By Ali, your host at All'Arco · Updated
- Stops
- 4 islands
- Start
- Murano, morning
- Finish
- Mazzorbo, late afternoon
Getting there from All'Arco
- Bus 80Piazzale Roma
- VaporettoFondamente Nove
- Line 4.1/4.2Murano
The route
In order
Photo: Sailko, CC BY 3.0 MorningSightseeingStop 1: Murano
Murano
Glass-blowing heritage, and quieter canals beyond the main street.
TipWatch a demo, then explore the side canals.
Open in Google Maps (Murano)- Getting there from the previous stop: Line 12 Burano (board at Murano Faro)
Photo: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0 SightseeingStop 2: Burano
Burano
Rainbow houses, lace tradition, postcard bridges.
TipBook lunch if it’s busy, and try the bussolà cookies.
Open in Google Maps (Burano) - Getting there from the previous stop: Line 12 Torcello
Photo: Till Niermann, CC BY 3.0 SightseeingStop 3: Torcello
Torcello
Peaceful fields, ancient mosaics, and big lagoon views from the tower.
TipBring a light layer; it’s breezier out here.
Open in Google Maps (Torcello) - Getting there from the previous stop: Line 12 Burano, then walk across the wooden bridge
Photo: Abxbay, CC BY-SA 4.0 Late afternoonSightseeingStop 4: Mazzorbo
Mazzorbo
Quiet gardens and vineyards just over the wooden bridge from Burano.
TipGreat late-afternoon photos, without the crowds.
Open in Google Maps (Mazzorbo)
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